flipstah
Leaks.
Hi,
My name is Don and I've always had a soft spot for Land Rover's, mostly the Defender. When I first saw one in action, I knew I had to get one but when I found out Defender prices, the interest died down.
It was still there but not as pronounced until recently.
I was browsing around, searching random ads and here it was, not a Defender, but a Land Rover nonetheless.
For 40 years old, it was 85k miles so that's pretty good so I definitely had to check it out and see.
Did the appropriate research and found that these have aluminum panels and a steel chassis so that was my main thing to watch out for.
First saw it, it was awesome. No chassis rust, leaks like all Rover's do but not much, and runs rough because it's been sitting for a while.
He drove me around and bam, bought it after.
Plan to restore it enough to do some trails for now and we'll see where he takes me. I'd love to go on a long-term expedition with the LR but have to dependable first.
The former owner calls him 'Garth' so I'll continue the tradition.
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So after buying Garth, I immediately got him insured and registered.
Insurance had trouble finding the car in the database and double-checked the short VIN but got it registered! She said to have fun because you're gonna need it. :rofl:
After that, it is off to safety inspection:
Other than few minor issues and the necessity of a new muffler, Garth is safe enough to be considered roadworthy. :thumbsup:
So in the back, it came with:
- Random bolts
- Rear seats
- Roll cage
- Soft top
- Tailgate
- Jack
- 40 years of random dust, dirt, crap, etc.
Man up!
Interior shots
Couldn't figure out this funk that the truck had and when I was vacuuming, I found it. It was a dead robin wedged in the seat.
After I got that out and aired it, no more stank!
The 2.25L petrol engine with a Weber carb and working electrics. SCORE.
Nothing like Spray Nine and WD40 to clean things up.
Installed the bench seats after and will make the left ones.
My name is Don and I've always had a soft spot for Land Rover's, mostly the Defender. When I first saw one in action, I knew I had to get one but when I found out Defender prices, the interest died down.
It was still there but not as pronounced until recently.
I was browsing around, searching random ads and here it was, not a Defender, but a Land Rover nonetheless.
For 40 years old, it was 85k miles so that's pretty good so I definitely had to check it out and see.
Did the appropriate research and found that these have aluminum panels and a steel chassis so that was my main thing to watch out for.
First saw it, it was awesome. No chassis rust, leaks like all Rover's do but not much, and runs rough because it's been sitting for a while.
He drove me around and bam, bought it after.
Plan to restore it enough to do some trails for now and we'll see where he takes me. I'd love to go on a long-term expedition with the LR but have to dependable first.
The former owner calls him 'Garth' so I'll continue the tradition.
---
So after buying Garth, I immediately got him insured and registered.
Insurance had trouble finding the car in the database and double-checked the short VIN but got it registered! She said to have fun because you're gonna need it. :rofl:
After that, it is off to safety inspection:
Other than few minor issues and the necessity of a new muffler, Garth is safe enough to be considered roadworthy. :thumbsup:
So in the back, it came with:
- Random bolts
- Rear seats
- Roll cage
- Soft top
- Tailgate
- Jack
- 40 years of random dust, dirt, crap, etc.
Man up!
Interior shots
Couldn't figure out this funk that the truck had and when I was vacuuming, I found it. It was a dead robin wedged in the seat.
After I got that out and aired it, no more stank!
The 2.25L petrol engine with a Weber carb and working electrics. SCORE.
Nothing like Spray Nine and WD40 to clean things up.
Installed the bench seats after and will make the left ones.
